You’re Middle Age When…Clothes Shopping

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You try something on in a dressing room and don’t bother to look in the mirror until you’ve determined it is comfortable.

I took 10 items into a dressing room a few days ago. Whether I put on pants or a top, I immediately did a few yoga stretches, squatted down, sat on the bench and did a lap around the hallway.  Only when I felt sufficiently comfortable in something did I bother to look in the mirror.

Yes, I do care very much about my appearance…thus, the shopping (and my eldest daughter is in the fashion world)! Like any other gal, I love cute clothes but they need to be practical for real living. In my twenties, thirties and much of my forties, not so much. I was definitely looking first, worrying about how I felt later.

Now days? I’m so over anything even remotely snug, stiff, scratchy, too thin, too bulky, too hot or too cold. And, yes, appropriate yet trendy and comfortable are simultaneously possible! It just takes me a little more time in the dressing room.

No matter what I’m wearing during the day, putting on pajamas at night is the best-feeling outfit ever.

Happy Friday!

33 responses to “You’re Middle Age When…Clothes Shopping”

  1. Camie Avatar

    I’m with you!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Glad I’m not alone on this one! πŸ™‚

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  2. Author Ryan Callahan Avatar

    That’s funny! I’m 40 and my wife buys most of my clothes at Costco now. πŸ™‚ I hate trying stuff on! Happy Friday to you as well, God bless!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Yes, the mens fitting rooms tend to be far less crowded than the womens! God bless you as well!

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  3. Roos Ruse Avatar

    You can say all that again, but I agree already!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      πŸ™‚ Good to know! Thanks!

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  4. Nova Avatar

    Sounds wise to me:D

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      :).

      Like

  5. Kathy Avatar

    Yay! Jammies!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Right?!!

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  6. Wendy Avatar
    Wendy

    Yea for Jammies!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      I think many of us feel that way!

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  7. RobbyeFaye Avatar

    I so know the feeling!!
    Blessings~πŸ’–

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Glad you can relate too! God bless you!

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      1. RobbyeFaye Avatar

        God bless you, too!πŸ’–

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  8. indianeskitchen Avatar

    So true!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      πŸ™‚

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  9. murisopsis Avatar

    You made me smile! I wear scrubs all day at work and it is like wearing pjs. When I wear real clothes I too am looking for that comfort. I’ve discovered leggings and knit tops – stylish and nearly like pjs!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Oh yes, leggings and knit tops are so comfy! Wearing scrubs has its benefits!

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  10. Shell DeToni Avatar

    I had to chuckle.

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Glad it gave you a smile :).

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  11. thealchemistspottery Avatar

    I can very much relate to this! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Glad you can relate! πŸ™‚

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  12. Mama's Empty Nest Avatar

    Right there with you on that one!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Nice to know I have company!

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  13. CHRISTY ISTRATE Avatar
    CHRISTY ISTRATE

    I agree… Comfort is priority! Even with shoes.. I started choosing comfort over looks on those as well. LOL!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Yes, me too! Too many years in heels. Now I’m all about the comfort!πŸ˜„

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  14. cactusflower18 Avatar

    Oh, I just loved this; so real to life; I love my Jammies too and I could have a whole wardrobe of them!!!

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Wouldn’t that be fun?! I don’t think I would ever miss skirts againπŸ˜„!

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  15. anne leueen Avatar

    YES! I am in complete agreement with you and I am now past “middle” age. Comfort is paramount.

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      Thanks! I appreciate knowing there are many of us out there feeling the same way.

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  16. ForgivingConnects Avatar

    This is fantastic! Very funny πŸ™‚ Good to meet you — thank you so much for finding my blog. Blessings to you,
    Debbie

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    1. Family to the 5 Power! Avatar

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. God bless you!

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